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It's not exactly a bad idea, according to Quezon City Mayor Ismael Mathay Jr.,
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Mathay bewails the "traditional mutual hostility" between the mayors of 15
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MARIKINA CITY AND MONTALBAN

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unit to replace the MMDA.

Mathay bewails the "traditional mutual hostility" between the mayors of 15
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Replace MMDA, Mathay urges

By Romel Bagares | April 11, 2000 - 12:00am

A metropolis without the Metro Manila Development Authority? It's not exactly a bad idea, according to Quezon City Mayor Ismael Mathay Jr., who proposed a special regional body with the full powers of a local...

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